Timeline
19:03
Grab a coffee or a sandwich at 13th Street Coffee Company in Downtown. It is open late enough to fit this schedule, and the free wi-fi is a nice place to settle in before the walk.
19:18
Walk north to Kountze Park. It is the closest green space to your starting point, offering a quiet moment in the Kountze Place neighborhood before heading back toward the center.
19:53
Stop at Ted & Wally's for homemade old-fashioned ice cream. Voted the best in Omaha, this is the perfect sweet treat to hold while you wait for the sky to change color.
20:03
Head to Heartland of America Park. The fountains are lit up for the nighttime show, and the open space gives you a clear view of the sun setting toward the WNW. The golden light starts about 30 minutes before this moment, so arrive early enough to see the shift in light.
20:33
Spencer's for Steaks and Chops
End the evening at Spencer's for Steaks and Chops. It is close by in the Old Market. The bar opens at 4 PM and dinner service runs until 10 PM on weekdays, making it a solid spot to warm up with a meal after the chill of the riverfront.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WNW on April 15. Position yourself near the fountains at Heartland of America Park for the best unobstructed view. Ted & Wally's is open until 10 PM on weekdays, so you have plenty of time for dessert before the sunset.
Check before you go
- 13th Street Coffee Company is open until 23:00 on weekdays.
- Ted & Wally's is open until 22:00 on weekdays.
- Spencer's for Steaks and Chops is open until 21:00 on weekdays.
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